Richmond Times-Dispatch display puts on the dog

Posted
Tuesday, April 15, 2014 12:00 am

A colorful display designed by Richmond Times-Dispatch graphic designer Dwayne Carpenter attracted photo-snapping people and pets at the recent Richmond SPCA's 12th annual Dog Jog and 5K Run, for which The Times-Dispatch was a sponsor.

His cartoon illustration of seven race-ready dogs posing in front of an oversized newspaper box was used as an "Instagram stop" along the Dog Jog route. The stops were set up so that participants could take fun photos that could be posted to social media sites.

The display garnered rave reviews from the SPCA. "Our Dog Jog was a great success ... the Instagram stop was very popular and we cannot thank you enough for such an amazingly creative display for that part of the event," said Lisa Clarke, Richmond SPCA manager of community development.